Fresh Mangrove Snapper from Japan
Whole mangrove snapper (Lutjanus griseus) fresh from Caribbean reefs, chilled immediately post-harvest to preserve quality, not filleted or processed. Specifically classified in 0302.89.50.58 as chilled snapper of Lutjanidae family, excluding offal or fillets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use insulated containers with ice; document cooling process to differentiate from frozen imports
• Provide NOAA fishery certificates if from regulated US waters; avoid pitfalls like undeclared antibiotics
• Label with exact species to prevent blending with other reef fish under broader 0302.89 categories